IT Security & Privacy

TikTok Under Fire Again as Irish Regulator Probes China Data Storage

TikTok is once again in the crosshairs of Ireland’s privacy watchdog after it admitted to storing some European user data on servers in China, contradicting what it had previously told regulators.

Qantas Data Breach Hits Millions as OAIC Confirms Notification Requirement

Qantas is investigating a cyber incident that exposed the personal information of customers stored on a third-party platform used by one of its contact centres. The breach, first detected earlier this week, has affected records tied to up to 6 million customers.

SolarWinds & SEC Move Toward Settlement in Cybersecurity Disclosure Case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and SolarWinds Corp. have reached a tentative agreement to settle the high-profile lawsuit stemming from the Russia-linked Sunburst cyberattack, Reuters first reported Wednesday.

Privacy Violations Cost Swedish Pharmacies & Public Transport Firms Millions

Sweden’s privacy regulator had a busy week, slapping some of the country’s most recognizable public and private names with fines over mishandling personal data, ranging from intimate health purchases to employees’ sobriety test results.

Korea Sanctions KAB & Telus International AI over Major Data Breaches & Security Failures

South Korea’s privacy watchdog has handed financial penalties to the Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) and Telus International AI for failing to put in place basic safeguards to protect personal data, following significant breaches tied to long-known security vulnerabilities.

Ofcom Tightens the Screws on Tech Over Child Safety & Illegal Content

Tech companies love to talk about safety, but Ofcom isn’t buying the press releases. On Monday, the UK’s media and communications regulator released a fresh batch of proposals under the Online Safety Act, this time urging platforms to stop turning a blind eye to how fast harm can spread and who it hurts most.

Danish Data Watchdog Highlights AI, Children’s Privacy, & Breach Prevention in 2024 Report

Denmark’s data protection authority, Datatilsynet, has released its 2024 annual report, spotlighting a year defined by record case volumes, deepened international collaboration, and a proactive push into fast-evolving areas like artificial intelligence and children’s online safety.